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MCTX Alert: Low Temperature Expected; Stay Warm

1.21.22

The National Weather Service is predicting a possibility of wintry precipitation tonight through Friday morning across portions of southeast Texas. Cold and breezy conditions along with freezing temperatures are expected in some parts of the area.

Any lingering rain will have the potential to interact with near-freezing temperatures and transition into a mix of freezing rain and sleet. Friday night is expected to be even colder, with a low of 32 degrees in some areas.

Residents are urged to protect the four Ps for winter safety:

  • People: check on the elderly and those who may not have access to heat
  • Pets: bring pets indoors
  • Pipes: properly insulate exposed pipes to prevent cracking
  • Plants: cover plants with fabric to help keep them insulated

Additionally, officials encourage citizens to monitor local weather reports before travelling around the area and to sign up for emergency alerts on www.MissouriCityReady.com and Twitter—@MissouriCityEM.

City staff is monitoring all roadway conditions, if there are areas of concern in your community, please call 281.403.8700.

For more updates, please watch the City website: www.missouricitytx.gov, like us on Facebook—fb/MissouriCityTX, follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat—@MissouriCityTX and Nextdoor, watch Missouri City Television (Ch. 16 on Comcast and Ch. 99 on AT&T) or download the MCTX Mobile app (available for free in Google Play and the Apple app store).

FREE Mega Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Site Opens in Missouri City

Fort Bend County Health & Human Services has opened a drive-thru mega COVID-19 testing center in Missouri City at the Landmark Community Center, 100 Louisiana Street. Site will be open Monday-Saturday from 8am to 5pm. See flyer for more details and to make appointments at one of the Fort Bend County mega sites.fb mega testing center

City to Contract With GFL Environmental for Debris Pick Up on Sept. 25 & Oct. 2

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The City is contracting with its municipal solid waste provider, GFL Environmental to schedule an additional pick up day to assist citizens with debris removal from Hurricane Nicholas. Neighborhoods are assigned one storm debris pick up day based on their regular solid waste schedule as follows:

  • Monday/Thursday areas will be on Saturday, Sept. 25
  • Tuesday/Friday areas will be on Saturday, Oct. 2. 

To ensure pick up, residents must place their storm debris at the curb by 7 a.m. on their assigned days. GFL Environmental will collect more fence and tree debris than their normal limits, however, all items must be bundled and should be no more than 4 feet long.

Citizens may also dispose of leaves, tree branches and other general yard waste during their weekly yard waste collection day as well. To verify weekly schedules for yard waste/recycling/solid waste, residents may enter their address on this interactive map: https://bit.ly/3pS5Inp.

For more details on what items are considered debris and other requirements, please call GFL’s customer service at 281.403.5800.

For more updates, please watch the City website: www.missouricitytx.gov, like us on Facebook—fb/MissouriCityTX, follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat—@MissouriCityTX and Nextdoor, watch Missouri City Television (Ch. 16 on Comcast and Ch. 99 on AT&T) or download the MCTX Mobile app (available for free in Google Play and the Apple app store).

Tropical Storm Nicholas Expected to Strengthen | Tropical Storm Watch & Flash Flood Watch in Effect

As Tropical Storm Nicholas approaches the Gulf, it is expected to strengthen and a Tropical Storm Watch is now in effect for the area until further notice. A Flash Flood Watch will also be in effect from 7 p.m. today, Sept. 12 until 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14.

A Tropical Storm Watch means tropical storm-force winds (35-45 mph with gusts to 55 mph) are possible from Monday evening until Tuesday afternoon. Residents are encouraged to secure loose objects in yards and outside including trash receptacles by tomorrow evening.

Flash Flood Watch means periods of heavy rainfall is expected to result in Flash Flooding across the region. Widespread total rainfall amounts of 5 to 10 inches are expected across the area within the watch with some locally higher totals of 15 inches.

Citizens are encouraged to park their vehicles in driveways/garages rather than streets to avoid any damage due to street flooding; to keep streets clear for proper drainage; and to allow emergency vehicles to pass through.

Prepare now, be weather aware and follow the City’s official outlets for the latest emergency updates.

Remember: Turn Around, Don’t Drown!

For more updates, please watch the City website: www.missouricitytx.gov, like us on Facebook—fb/MissouriCityTX, follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat—@MissouriCityTX and Nextdoor, watch Missouri City Television (Ch. 16 on Comcast and Ch. 99 on AT&T) or download the MCTX Mobile app (available for free in Google Play and the Apple app store).

Flash Flood Watch Now in Effect Until 7 p.m. Friday, July 9

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the area until 7 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, July 9. Locally heavy rain may result in street flooding especially for low lying areas and poor drainage areas. Residents encouraged to be cautious if travelling and remember, Turn Around Don’t Drown.

For more updates, please watch the City website: www.missouricitytx.gov, like us on Facebook—fb/MissouriCityTX, follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat—@MissouriCityTX and Nextdoor, watch Missouri City Television (Ch. 16 on Comcast and Ch. 99 on AT&T) or download the MCTX Mobile app (available for free in Google Play and the Apple app store).

Flash Flood Warning in Effect Until 12:45 a.m. Thursday | Tornado Watch Cancelled

UPDATE 11 P.M.:

The Tornado Watch is now cancelled.

Flash Flood Warning is still in effect until 12:45 a.m. Wednesday, May 19 and street flooding is possible. Residents are encouraged to be weather aware and should check local media for high water areas prior to morning commute.

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UPDATE 10 P.M.:

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for the area including Missouri City until 10:30 p.m. today, Tuesday, May. 18.

A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for the area including Missouri City until 12:45 a.m. Wednesday, May 19.

Residents encouraged to stay safe and be cautious of street flooding. Remember, do not drive on high water areas, Turn Around, Don’t Drown.

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The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch  for the area including Missouri City until 2 a.m. Wednesday, May 19. Strong wind and hail is possible.

Be ready and plan where to seek shelter in the event a Tornado Warning is issued. Warning alert is issued when there is a tornado spotted in the area. See images on right for more details.


Area is also in a Flash Flood Watch until 7 a.m. Thursday, May 20. Stay weather aware and be ready.